Mini No Bake Orange Cheesecakes (Print Page)

Creamy citrus mini cheesecakes with a buttery biscuit base. No oven needed, just chill and serve for a refreshing treat.

# What You Need:

→ Crust

01 - 4.2 oz digestive biscuits or graham crackers
02 - 2 oz unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 8.8 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
04 - 2.1 oz powdered sugar
05 - ½ cup heavy cream, cold
06 - 2 tsp orange zest (from 1 large orange)
07 - 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
08 - 1 tsp vanilla extract

→ Topping (optional)

09 - Segments from 1 orange
10 - Zest of ½ orange
11 - Fresh mint leaves

# Directions:

01 - Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or use silicone molds.
02 - In a food processor, crush the biscuits into fine crumbs. Combine with the melted butter until evenly moistened.
03 - Divide the crumb mixture evenly among the liners, pressing down firmly to form a compact base. Chill in the fridge while preparing the filling.
04 - In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
05 - In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
06 - Fold the whipped cream gently into the cream cheese mixture. Add orange zest, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined.
07 - Spoon or pipe the cheesecake mixture over the chilled bases. Smooth the tops.
08 - Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the cheesecakes are fully set.
09 - Before serving, decorate with orange segments, extra orange zest, and fresh mint leaves if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Zero oven time means you can make these even on the hottest summer day without breaking a sweat.
  • The orange flavor is bright and delicate, never cloying, and it pairs beautifully with the buttery biscuit base.
02 -
  • Underwhipping the cream will leave the filling dense and heavy rather than cloud light.
  • Folding too aggressively once the orange juice goes in can deflate all the air you just whipped in.
03 -
  • Room temperature cream cheese is non negotiable and trying to cheat it with the microwave always creates uneven lumps.
  • Press the crust mixture firmly enough that it holds its shape when you peel back the liner later.

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